vouch
/vaʊtʃ/verb
उच्चारण वाउच
ज़मानत देना, पुष्टि करना
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[I] ~ for sb/sth
to say that you believe that somebody will behave well and that you will be responsible for their actions; to say that you believe that something is true or good because you have evidence for it
ज़मानत देना, पुष्टि करना
- I can vouch for her honesty.
- Will anyone vouch for you if the bank asks for a reference?
- I can vouch for his character, as I have known him for years.
+ 2 more examples
- The shopkeeper would not vouch for the quality of the old stock.
- Several neighbours vouched that he had been at home all evening.
§Structures (grammar patterns) 4
vouch for sb/sth
Vouch always needs for before its object; there is no direct object.
'Vouch' के object के पहले हमेशा 'for' आता है; इसका सीधा object नहीं होता।
- I can vouch for his honesty.
- Radhika vouched for the new employee.
vouch for + the fact that
Use for with a noun clause or fact to say you can confirm that something is true.
किसी बात के सत्य होने की पुष्टि के लिए for के साथ noun clause या तथ्य आता है।
- I can vouch for the fact that she was here all evening.
vouch + that-clause (formal)
In formal writing, vouch can also be followed directly by a that-clause.
औपचारिक लेखन में 'vouch' के बाद सीधे that-clause भी आ सकता है।
- He vouched that the document was genuine.
unable to vouch for sth
This negative phrase says you cannot guarantee something.
यह निषेधात्मक वाक्यांश बताता है कि आप किसी बात की गारंटी नहीं दे सकते।
- I cannot vouch for the quality of their food.
+Collocations 4
vouch + for
for sbfor sthfor the truthfor his character
- The teacher vouched for the boy's character.
adverb + vouch
personallygladlyhappilyconfidently
- I can personally vouch for the dish.
modal + vouch
cancouldwillwouldcannot
- I will vouch for her if you need me.
vouch for + abstract noun
honestyaccuracyidentityqualitysafety
- Nobody could vouch for the safety of the bridge.
“More examples 5
- My neighbour vouched for me when I applied for the passport.
पासपोर्ट के लिए आवेदन करते समय मेरे पड़ोसी ने मेरी गारंटी दी।
- I can vouch for the accuracy of these figures.
मैं इन आँकड़ों की सटीकता की पुष्टि कर सकता हूँ।
- Who will vouch for his identity at the bank?
बैंक में उसकी पहचान की गारंटी कौन देगा?
- The old servant vouched for the family's honesty.
पुराने नौकर ने परिवार की ईमानदारी की गवाही दी।
- I cannot vouch for the weather, but the trip is on.
मैं मौसम की गारंटी नहीं दे सकता, पर यात्रा तय है।
!Common mistakes 2
✗ I can vouch his honesty.
✓ I can vouch for his honesty.
Vouch must be followed by for before the object.
'Vouch' के बाद object से पहले 'for' आना आवश्यक है।
✗ She vouched on her friend before the principal.
✓ She vouched for her friend before the principal.
Use for, not on, after vouch.
'Vouch' के बाद 'on' नहीं, 'for' आता है।
≠Thesaurus: which synonym when
These words involve standing behind a claim, but with different strengths and settings.
ये शब्द किसी दावे के पीछे खड़े होने से जुड़े हैं, पर शक्ति और संदर्भ भिन्न हैं।
To say you believe and will answer for someone or something.
यह कहना कि आप किसी पर विश्वास करते हैं और उसकी ज़िम्मेदारी लेते हैं।
- I vouch for him.
To promise formally that something will happen or be of a certain quality.
औपचारिक रूप से वादा करना कि कुछ होगा या किसी गुणवत्ता का होगा।
- The shop guarantees the watch.
→Phrasal verbs 1
vouch for sb/sth
to say that you believe somebody will behave well or that something is true or good, because you know them or it well
(किसी की) गारंटी लेना, (किसी के बारे में) पूरे भरोसे से कहना
- I can vouch for Radhika's honesty; she has worked with me for years.
- Can anyone vouch for the accuracy of these figures?
§Grammar and usage
Vouch for sb or sth.
Usage: vouch for sb or sth का अर्थ है किसी व्यक्ति या बात की सच्चाई की ज़िम्मेदारी लेना, और इसमें 'for' आता है।